In addition to the P. Diddy story, the June issue features an in-depth reported piece on the untimely death of rap legend Guru of Gang Starr. Speaking with family members, friends, his former group mate DJ Premier and close friend/business partner Solar, XXL tries to make sense of the beloved lyricist’s final days, while also exploring the mystery behind his last days.The magazine also pays homage to the 20th anniversary to the making of Ice Cube’s classic solo debut, AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted and gives a detailed guide to hip-hop’s plethora of reality shows.XXL’s June issue will be in stores nationwide on June 1, 2010.
SO DRAKE & NICKI TURNED DOWN THE FRESHMAN COVER TO GET THEIR OWN. SMART MOVE FOR DRAKE BUT NICKI WOULDVE BEEN THE FIRST FEMALE ON IN FRESHMAN SECTION. BUT TO EACH HIS OWN... MINES USUALLY COME A FEW DAYS BEFORE THEY HIT SHELVES.
XXL is proud to announce that Cam’ron and The U.N. will be joining the 2010 freshman class onstage this Wednesday (March 31) at the Freshman ’10 Live Concert at New York City’s Highline Ballroom.Cam and crew will be headlining the show, which will showcase six of this year’s new breed of hustlers: Pill, Nipsey Hussle, Jay Rock, Donnis, Big Sean and Freddie Gibbs.The concert, scheduled to start at 9 p.m., will be hosted by Power 105.1 FM’s DJ Envy and sponsored by MTV2 and Corona.
